New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-18
THE CROQUET TOURNA MENT.
WORKING HARD FOR PRIZES AT NoRwIcH-oF,
GERS ELECTED.

WORKING HARD FOR PRIZES AT N0RwICH-oFFI-
GERS ELECTED.
NORWICH, Conn, Aug. II (Speeiab.-The weather so
far been elghtful and there s promise OF its
tnuance. Many spectators were present. including a
number OF ladies. Some gentlemen have come from far
witness the contests the sanded field Frequent
the shouts and clappng Of hands. difficult shot
made. The points OF the game need 10 be well
known to appreciate delicate and difficult pay 1t ill.,
tercsng TO bevy of ladies listen to explanations OF
all points in some CLOSE game most willingly given by
some croquet proficient
ee that ne says the first ball leaves its starting
place for the corner. "See that ball co. Eager
eyes watch 1t aentvely as 1t courses on its way as II 1t
might burst and reveal something pyrotechnic which
unrived would fail TO enjoy 1t reached the lower
however in safety and they look at one another
and. of their precepor, with expressions of un
qualified delight
"See that set up" again ha says the pOssessor of
the balls likes them in the for run" The only
"set up" they are acquainted with, however, has
no likeness to this and the instructor enters into
clear explanations and his delight increases as
the ignorance OF his hearers is dispe.ed. Long
hitting shots are appreciated by all and call forth
times prolonged applause. ball three and a fourth
inches in dia me er subtends a small angle when eighty
feet away but the line OF direction is aceuraeir taken
by the and the skilled arm responds frequently with
asuccessfu hit Rovershp for both balls by means
signifies game. and the opponent has by long hit
the inefable pleasure of rescung himself from the
After the playing on Tuesday the DELEGATES adjourned
TO the handsome parors or Alderman Brewer Tor the
usual annual meeting for the election or officers aud
general business The following officers elected
President. - A. Barnum, OF DanbuTy vice-presifeus.
tisson, of New London Harris, OF Philadelphia
Marsh, OF NewY0rk; secretary and treasurer,
Bishop, OF Norwich; orresponding secretary, Bots
ford stamford The newly elected president responded
In speech and the close invited the delegates TO
bamquet served at the Wauressn House after the
tournament lecture Wednesday evening. Barnum is
Snowman and the right man is Ia the night place
Rule 20 was AIDED so that after direct shot upon
dead ball. 1t is left with the Opponent whether all balls
displaced by the shot shall be eplaced or not.
Pl began promptly at o'clock. Dickey first forced
Driver wall Then Mech served Bald win ditto
Jaeobus got the tn bail with whitman and the pres
dent the balls As hawk ETC.. so johnson
and frsbee Marsh spent most OF his time shooting
from behind wires and Germond made all the wickets
without fear. Botsfords game with Driver dstin
guisbed for lack OF all That makes game
Interesting The pins of BotsOrd however first rested
the home stake AdamsOBs splendid long shots did not
prevent defeat by Beais. Bishop gave iced q cold
lunch, getting the balls from slight and rot CIV
ing Reed sngle chance to redeem himself-the first
game the way. he woR from him. Dckey
from Kirby LOOMS allowed spauldng bat two wckets
Mech made the NewLondon sronS man bow ~ bis own
strength Oeaver carried of The grounds alter de-
feaung Whitman 10 the " phosa stand aud was soon
tbrstiug for more phosa the most popular drink OF
the modern New -Enylauder Tho most exciting game
was bet ween Maurer AMI Germond. three nOdrs and
bali long watched with intense interest and resulting In
~lyOr o. Maurer.